Engineer Quality

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

To Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering and Sales and Marketing departments regarding quality issues. The quality tools of Pareto analysis, problem solving, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), Design of Experiments (DOE), process mapping, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and others will be used by the Quality Engineer to help solve problems and improve the company's business.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform gauge R & R studies
• Determines whether tests results are acceptable or not. Communicates results to plants.
• Perform product capability studies
• Perform basic maintenance on lab equipment
• Analyze customer complaints and provide report
• Perform gage calibrations
• Analyze competitor samples and provide report
• Prepare raw material and finish products for testing
• Assist in developing and writing lab and quality control procedures
• Engineering support projects as required
• Maintain clean work area
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Advanced math skills
• Good decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, etc)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to travel for QA audits if required

Educational Requirements:

• College graduate with engineering degree
• Willing to consider additional formal training as required.

Preferred Experience:

• Quality inspection, plastics processing

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 lbs consistently

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

• 100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.